4. The military power of a country. He hath no more authority over the sword than over the law. (milton)

5. One of the endbars by which the lay of a handloom is suspended. Sword arm, the right arm. Sword bayonet, a bayonet shaped somewhat like a sword, and which can be used as a sword. Sword bearer, one who carries his master's sword; an officer in london who carries a sword before the lord mayor when he goes abroad. Sword belt, a belt by which a sword is suspended, and borne at the side. Sword blade, the blade, or cutting part, of a sword. Sword cane, a cane which conceals the blade of a sword or dagger, as in a sheath. Sword dance. A dance in which swords are brandished and clashed together by the male dancers. A dance performed over swords laid on the ground, but without touching them. Sword fight, fencing; a combat or trial of skill with swords; swordplay. Sword grass.

A European shrimp (Pasiphaea sivado) having a very thin, compressedbody. Sword stick, a sword cane. To measure]] swords with one. See Measure, To put to the sword. See Put.